5. Digital Footprint

Introduction

Watch Your Step... You're Leaving a Trail!
Every time you go online, send a text, or post something, you’re leaving behind a digital trail—kind of like digital footprints in the sand. In this Thing, you’ll go on five Quests to uncover what your online footprint really says about you. You’ll learn how to shape your digital reputation, explore how social media can boost (or bust!) your image, and discover the ups and downs of digital media. Most importantly, you’ll figure out how to keep your digital life balanced and awesome. Let’s dive in and take control of your digital footprint!

Learning Objectives

1. Know the concepts and actions that create a digital footprint [Digital Citizen].
2. Understand that your own digital footprint has an impact on your life [Digital Citizen, Empowered Learner].
3. Understand the importance of empathy and social responsibility as part of your digital footprint [Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen].    
4. Be able to create a positive and safe online web presence [Innovative Designer, Digital Citizen].
5. Understand how digital media can have positive and negative effects [Digital Citizen.